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Funding

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Program dates

Aug 1, 2027

Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program

Research ProgramUSA

Moroccan-American Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange (MACECE)

Application Deadline

November 15, 2026

Official Page

The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program, also called the Post-Doctoral Research Grant, is run by the Moroccan-American Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange (MACECE) in Rabat.

Moroccan PhD holders spend six continuous months researching at an American university or institute, then return to Morocco.

Benefits & funding

  • Round-trip economy airfare and health insurance.
  • A monthly stipend, a settling-in allowance and a professional allowance.
  • A dependents’ allowance, only if they stay with the scholar for at least 80% of the grant.
  • Six continuous months with no breaks (the MACECE home page still says 3 to 6 months).
  • Scholars pledge to return to Morocco when the grant ends.

Eligibility

  • Moroccans holding a PhD, Doctorat d’Etat or equivalent.
  • PhD holders without a teaching post may apply; those teaching at a Moroccan university or institution get priority.
  • English good enough for research, e.g. paper TOEFL 475, iBT 52, TOEIC, IELTS, or an English-taught or English Studies degree.
  • Not eligible: US permanent residents (Green Card holders), Moroccan-American dual nationals, and staff of MACECE, its board, the US Embassy or the State Department, and their close family.

Can you apply?

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  • Eligible nationalities

    Morocco

  • Education required

    PhD

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Application process

  1. 1
    Secure an invitation letter from an American professor or host institution agreeing to provide facilities.
  2. 2
    Prepare a research project description and plan, plus three recommendation letters from colleagues.
  3. 3
    Obtain approval from the director of your Moroccan institution.
  4. 4
    Submit through the IIE online application by 15 November 2026.

Program timeline

  1. Applications open.

    1 August 2026

  2. Application deadline.

    15 November 2026

  3. Selection.

    Late December 2026 – February 2027

  4. Departures begin.

    From 1 August 2027

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